Millerton News

From left, Maryanne Herzog, Village Trustee Mike Herzog, former Director of the Recreation Department Warren McMillan, June Markle, Arthur Kascsak and Susan Kascsak enjoyed their senior luncheon. Photo by Judith O'Hara Balfe

Recreation Department hosts Senior Luncheon

MILLBROOK — Pleasant weather and the delicious aroma of food put happy smiles on the faces of 19 seniors at the annual luncheon provided by the Town of Washington Recreation Department on Friday, Oct. 8, at the Guertin Gym at Village Hall on Merritt Avenue in Millbrook. Tables were set with...

A veteran of the U.S. Army who served during World War II, George Phillip’s service to his country was recognized by the Hometown Heroes program as a banner noting his service and a photograph of Philips in his military uniform was created in his honor and hung in the town of Amenia. Photo submitted

Hometown Heroes banners will wave in honor of Amenia’s veterans

AMENIA — Traveling through the town of Amenia, local residents are likely to spot the red and blue banners that now hang throughout town in recognition of Amenia’s veterans and their military service. As was initiated in the town of Pine Plains last year, the Hometown Heroes program offers local...

The new, modern 3,200-plus square foot expansion to the Amenia Free Library at 3309 Route 343 can be seen next to the original 880-square foot structure, built in 1938 as part of FDR’s WPA project to put people back to work during the Great Depression. The addition is nearly complete. Photo by Alan Gamble

Amenia Free Library seeks voter support on Proposition No. 7

AMENIA— When voters in the town of Amenia head to the polls on Tuesday, Nov. 2, the Amenia Free Library Board of Trustees will be holding its breath, as its members hope those voters will flip the metaphorical lever for Proposition No. 7. Although electronic ballots no longer call for flipping...

From the live music performed by the band Sancocho to the flamenco dancing, the North East Community Center at 51 South Center St. in Millerton embraced Latin traditions with zeal at this year’s Hispanic Heritage Festival on Saturday, Oct. 9. Photo submitted

North East Community Center: A celebration of the Latin culture

MILLERTON — The North East Community Center (NECC) invited the local community to take part in a vibrant afternoon of culture at the Hispanic Heritage Festival on Saturday, Oct. 9. Held from 2 to 4 p.m. at 51 South Center St., NECC brought a little extra flavor to Millerton with its annual...

Members of the Webutuck Teachers’ Association (WTA) gathered inside the NorthEast-Millerton Library Annex before welcoming community members in for the third annual Great Give Back, an event made possible through a partnership with the library, the WTA and Oblong Books in Millerton. Photo submitted

Library, teachers and Oblong host Great Give Back for community

MILLERTON — As a way of giving back to the community that’s supported its operations over the years, the NorthEast-Millerton Library partnered with the Webutuck Teachers’ Association (WTA) and Oblong Books to host the library’s third annual Great Give Back event on Saturday, Oct. 16. From 10 a.m....

From left, State Senator Sue Serino (R-41), MHA representative Victoria Newman, Chairman of the Dutchess County Legislature Gregg Pulver (R-19), MHA representative Alyssa Carrion and Dutchess County Veteran Services Director Adam Roche greeted local veterans at the annual Veterans Appreciation Pasta Dinner on Sunday, Oct. 17 at the Millerton American Legion Post 178. Photo by Kaitlin Lyle

Vets thanked with pasta and praise

MILLERTON — Engaging in an annual tradition to support and thank local veterans, State Senator Sue Serino (R-41) partnered with the Mental Health America (MHA) of Dutchess County Vet2Vet Program to host a free Veteran Appreciation Pasta Dinner in Millerton on Sunday, Oct. 17. Served drive-thru...

Amenia

A veteran of the U.S. Army who served during World War II, George Phillip’s service to his country was recognized by the Hometown Heroes program as a banner noting his service and a photograph of Philips in his military uniform was created in his honor and hung in the town of Amenia. Photo submitted

October 20, 2021

Hometown Heroes banners will wave in honor of Amenia’s veterans

AMENIA — Traveling through the town of Amenia, local residents are likely to spot the red and blue banners that now hang throughout town in recognition of Amenia’s veterans and...

Hometown Heroes banners will wave in honor of Amenia’s veterans

Amenia Free Library seeks voter support on Proposition No. 7

Tentative budget sees recreation line double, tax cap under 2%

Millbrook

October 20, 2021

Fried resigns, new playground underway for Elm Drive School

MILLBROOK — The Millbrook Central School District (MCSD) Board of Education (BOE) met at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 5. October BOE meeting William Murphy Excavators offered to...

Fried resigns, new playground underway for Elm Drive School

Recreation Department hosts Senior Luncheon

Houston seeks third term in County Legislature

Webutuck

September 22, 2021

Webutuck stays alert to COVID-19 and Delta cases, testing and vaccinations

WEBUTUCK — While the North East (Webutuck) Central School District (WCSD) instituted a number of health and safety protocols before the start of the 2021-22 school year, its...

Webutuck stays alert to COVID-19 and Delta cases, testing and vaccinations

Senior Sunrise at Webutuck

Ringing in the 2021-22 school year

Pine Plains

October 20, 2021

Meet the Candidates Night: Voters hear from candidates at forum

PINE PLAINS — Pine Plains voters became more informed about their 2021 candidates after spending the evening of Friday, Oct. 15, in the Community Room above the Pine Plains Free...

Meet the Candidates Night: Voters hear from candidates at forum

A haunting we will go…

Chair of Legislature Pulver campaigns for fifth term

Millerton

From the live music performed by the band Sancocho to the flamenco dancing, the North East Community Center at 51 South Center St. in Millerton embraced Latin traditions with zeal at this year’s Hispanic Heritage Festival on Saturday, Oct. 9. Photo submitted

October 20, 2021

North East Community Center: A celebration of the Latin culture

MILLERTON — The North East Community Center (NECC) invited the local community to take part in a vibrant afternoon of culture at the Hispanic Heritage Festival on Saturday, Oct. 9...

North East Community Center: A celebration of the Latin culture

Library, teachers and Oblong host Great Give Back for community

Vets thanked with pasta and praise